How can I choose the best shrubs for my landscape? What are the benefits of growing native plants? What should I do if I already have non-native or invasive shrubs in my yard? Final Thoughts Shrubs are wonderful landscaping plants. They addcurb appeal, diversity, color, and plenty of oppo...
Your best bet for deterring deer is choosing plants that have either thorns or strong odors that deer don't like.Landscape shrubsare not the preferred food for white-tailed deer, but deer will still eat them in a pinch. Take the time to observe what sorts of plants your neighborhood deer ...
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Look for dwarf Forsythias for container growing. These shrubs are not fussy about soil types and need plenty of sunlight. They are well-known for their bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring, often before the leaves emerge. This makes them a welcome sight after the long winter, an...
What is layered landscaping? It’s a technique for planting flowers and shrubs that brings different heights together to add a lush look to a garden. How do you design a layered garden? Height and color are the two most important factors. You’re going to create a garden that mimics a ...
Keep deer from destroying your yard or garden with these popular deer-resistant trees and shrubs. Read more to find out which trees and shrubs are best for your area and can withstand the threat deer pose.
Plants for shade - granny's bonnet, Aquilegia flabellata Aquilegias are a charming, old-fashioned cottage garden plant with bonnet-shaped flowers, perfect for growing in partial shade. Aquilegia flabellata (pictured) is a dwarf columbine, bearing blue nodding flowers over a compact mound of wax...
Explore our Pinterest board of National Plants of the Year. Watch this video featuring Hosta of the Year - ‘Coast to Coast’. Learn more about easy care landscaping with low-growing shrubs. Ask a Question or Give Feedback about this article. Know...
Planting shrubs on each side of a front-facing garage requires taking into account different aspects of shrub choices. Dwarf Flowering Almond Dwarf flowering almond (Prunus glandulosa) grows 4 to 5 feet tall and spreads 3 to 4 feet wide. Ruffled white or pink blossoms are produced in the spri...
There are several plants that are well-suited for rock gardens, but here are the most common staples: Perennials:These grow for more than three years and are either evergreen or go dormant in the winter.Perennialscome in all shapes, sizes, and plant types, growing as flowers, shrubs, and...